.	SHILOH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
	August 15 , 2005 Regular Meeting BOARD SUMMARY OF REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 PM. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Patchett Present: Brown, Freebairn, Hutchinson, Kile, Means, Patchett, Young Absent: None Others Present: Superintendent Acklin, Principal Kittell, Terry Sullivan, Gary Henry, Adam Carrington, Stephen Gilbert, Barb Board President Patchett welcomed everyone to the meeting. Board approved the following Consent Agenda items: o Treasurer's Report o Activity Report o Resignations of Title I Math Teacher, Paula DeWitt, and Library Aide, Debbie Chaney o Employment of JH/HS English Teacher, Sarah DeLong and LD Resource Teacher, Michelle Wise o Employment of Library Aide, Pam Julian and Bus Driver, Anita Butler o Employment of JH/HS Scholastic Bowl Coaches, Debbie Akers and Sarah DeLong o Football Ambulance Agreement with Northern Edgar County Ambulance Service o Ecology Club overnight stay at Crestwood during Pioneer Days in September 2005 o FFA trip to National Convention in Louisville, KY, October 26-29, 2005 Board approved the Regular Meeting and Executive Session minutes of July 18, 2005. Board approved the payment of bills as presented. Tech 2005 - Terry Sullivan - This was the 14th year of Tech 2005 which is held in Springfield at the Capitol in the spring. Julie Findley, Newman Grade School 1st Grade Teacher, applied and was accepted with The Great Egg Roll. Students Allison Dillon and Ariana Kelley accompanied Mrs. Findley to the Capitol. The programs purpose is to increase exposure and encourage the legislature to fund technology education. Senator Dale Righter, Representative Chapin Rose, and Lt. Governor Pat Quinn all visited with Mrs. Findley and the students. AWFS Trip - Adam Carrington, Stephen Gilbert - Both students attended the American Woodworking Furnishing Suppliers Convention in Las Vegas, along with their teacher, Mr. Mark Smith. Their major purpose was to get industry involved in the Shiloh IA Program. Both are hoping to obtain an internship next year in the woodworking industry through contacts they have made. This is possible only because of past contacts through the IA program. A thank you card for flowers was received from Paul Freebairn. There were no requests to address the Board. Principal Kittell has met with 90-95% of the staff. He commented that it has been enjoyable and good for him to meet and get to know everyone a little before school actually starts. He reviewed his written report with the Board. Superintendent Acklin reviewed his written report, noting that the total fund balance is 2.71 million. With a 4.63 million budget, this gives us a 7 month cushion of operating expenses. Board approved letting of bids for a school bus. Board approved employment of Shannon English as a PreK Classroom Aide. Board approved the Elementary/Grade School, Jr. High/High School, Extra-Curricular, and Staff Handbooks. Board set 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 7:00 PM on May 25, 2006 and High School Graduation at 7:00 PM on May 26, 2006 Superintendent Acklin reviewed the Tentative Budget. Total projected revenue of 4.17 million with 4.63 million in expenditures for a deficit budget of $460,000. Revenue is shrinking (5.84 decrease) at a rate higher than the cost of expenditures (less then 2%) are rising. Board approved the FY06 Tentative Budget and set the Budget Hearing Date and Time of September 19, 2005, at 7:45 PM. School Board Policy Updates - First Reading occurred: 5:10 General Personnel - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment 6:110 Instruction - Programs for Students at Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program 6:300 Graduation - Graduation Requirements 7:50 Students - School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools Discussion of the concrete curbs for student parking occurred. Board entered into Executive Session at 9:42 PM. Board returned to Open Session at 10:30 PM Board granted 50 sick days to Sheryl Lawless prior to the beginning of the 2005-06 school year. Board granted 250 sick days to Eileen Brown prior to the beginning of the 2005-06 school year with the condition that any payment due TRS beyond $20,000 be paid by Mrs. Brown. Board meeting adjourned at 10:35 PM.